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Key lime bars

Key Lime Bars

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Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1 3/4 cup four
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup pecans chopped
  • Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 Tbs flour
  • 5 Tbs fresh key lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Frosting:
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbs butter softened
  • 3 Tbs fresh key lime juice
  • freshly grated key lime peel optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Combine all the crust ingredients except the pecans. Beat at a low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in pecans
  • Press mixture in bottom of an ungreased 9x13" pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are slightly browned (do not overcook)
  • Combine all filling ingredients into a bowl. Beat on low speed until mixed well.
  • Pour filling over hot, partially baked crust.
  • Continue to bake for apprx 18 minutes or until filling is set.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Combine frosting ingredients (except lime peel) in a bowl and spread over cooled bars.
  • Garnish with lime peel if desired. Enjoy

Notes

adapted from yourhomebasedmom.com
Author: Shelby